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Yes: 252 • No: 13
CaliforniaAB 2892025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
State highway work zone speed safety program.
Sponsored By: Matt Haney (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Strong privacy rules for speed cameras
Cameras are aimed to capture only the rear license plate and the back of the vehicle; notices show only that image and must be mailed within 15 days. Facial recognition is banned, and images and related records are confidential. Photos that do not lead to a notice are destroyed within five business days; other records are kept briefly, and citation info may be kept up to three years. You, or the named driver, can get a copy of your photo. Caltrans sets public data‑use rules (adopted without full APA rulemaking). Contracts must ban selling or monetizing data and cannot pay equipment vendors per ticket; the department keeps control.
Work zone ticket amounts and relief
Ticket amounts are $50 for 11–15 mph over, $100 for 16–25 over, $200 for 26+ over, and $500 at 100+ mph. These are civil tickets only. They do not add DMV points or trigger license suspensions under this program. If you are indigent, the fine is cut 80%. If your income is up to 250% of the federal poverty level, the fine is cut 50%. You can show proof of income or qualifying public benefits to qualify.
Speed cameras in highway work zones
The law lets Caltrans run up to 35 automated speed systems in state highway work zones through January 1, 2032. Cameras only ticket when workers are present and only for speeds 11 mph or more over the limit; notices go to the registered owner. Drivers get clear warning: signs 500 feet to one mile ahead, a 30‑day public info push before start, 60 days of warning notices, and the first 11–15 mph over violation is a warning. Systems alert drivers in real time when a violation is detected, and Caltrans posts active locations and hours online. Equipment is inspected at least every 60 days and independently calibrated at least yearly.
How to challenge a camera ticket
You can ask for a free initial review within 30 days; Caltrans must mail the result within 60 days. If you still disagree, you can request a hearing within 21 days; prepayment is usually required, but Caltrans must allow a hearing without payment if you show inability to pay. Hearings must happen within 90 days and can be by mail, video, or in person; if dismissed, any paid fine is refunded within 30 days. You can appeal to superior court within 30 days; the filing fee is $25 and is refunded if you win, and Caltrans must file the record within 15 days. Stored photos from the system are allowed as non‑hearsay evidence in these proceedings.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Matt Haney
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Patrick Ahrens
Democratic • House
Laurie Davies
Republican • House
John Harabedian
Democratic • House
Rhodesia Ransom
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/10/2025
Item 237 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 69 • No: 1
Senate vote • 9/9/2025
Item 247 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 36 • No: 3
legislature vote • 8/29/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 6 • No: 1
legislature vote • 8/25/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 6 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/15/2025
Vote in CS53
Yes: 12 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/8/2025
Vote in CS59
Yes: 13 • No: 2
House vote • 6/3/2025
Item 41 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 71 • No: 3
legislature vote • 5/23/2025
Vote in CX25
Yes: 13 • No: 1
legislature vote • 5/1/2025
Vote in CX32
Yes: 11 • No: 2
legislature vote • 4/7/2025
Vote in CX22
Yes: 15 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 684, Statutes of 2025.
10/13/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/13/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
9/22/2025legislatureSenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 69. Noes 1. Page 3214.).
9/10/2025HouseIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9/9/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 3. Page 2665.).
9/9/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/8/2025SenateRead third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9/4/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/2/2025SenateRead second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
8/29/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (August 29).
8/29/2025SenateIn committee: Referred to suspense file.
8/25/2025SenateIn committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
8/13/2025SenateRe-referred to Com. on APPR.
7/17/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
7/17/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (July 15).
7/16/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 13. Noes 2.) (July 8). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
7/9/2025SenateFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
6/25/2025SenateReferred to Coms. on TRANS. and JUD.
6/18/2025SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
6/4/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 3. Page 1968.)
6/3/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/27/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 1.) (May 23).
5/23/2025HouseJoint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1627.)
5/21/2025HouseIn committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5/21/2025House
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/13/2025
Enrolled
9/12/2025
Amended Senate
9/4/2025
Amended Senate
8/29/2025
Amended Senate
6/25/2025
Amended Assembly
5/5/2025
Amended Assembly
3/24/2025
Amended Assembly
3/20/2025
Introduced
1/22/2025